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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe was printed in my local paper, The Virginian-Pilot, on September 30, 2009. This recipe won 1st place at the Virginia State Fair (in the oatmeal cookies category.) It was submitted by Jan Tucker, of Virginia Beach. ** Note: Cookies have no cholesterol or saturated fat except for the nuts. Ingredients:
3/4 cup canola oil |
1 cup brown sugar |
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
3 egg whites |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 cup oatmeal |
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup wheat germ |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot |
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Blend first five ingredients.
3. In a separate bowl, mix next 7 ingredients (dry ingredients).
4. Stir a spoonful of flour mixture into fruit and nuts to separate fruit.
5. Add dry ingredients to oil mixture, then stir in fruit and nuts.
6. Drop 1 1/2 tablespoons onto parchment-paper-covered baking sheet.
7. Flatten slightly.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Cool slightly on pan and then transfer to rack to cool completely before storing.
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